FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Karen Spilka hits 30th union endorsement

The United Steelworkers Local 12004 has become the 30th labor organization to back Karen Spilka for Congress in the Fifth District.

The Enterprise, Brockton, MA

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Posted Aug. 26, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Aug 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Posted Aug. 26, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Aug 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

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The United Steelworkers Local 12004 has become the 30th labor organization to back Karen Spilka for Congress in the Fifth District.

Based in Southborough, they work in the energy industry and are endorsing Spilka because of her commitment to investing in our infrastructure and growing the economy.

“There is no better person to send to Congress to represent the Fifth District than Karen Spilka and we are thrilled to be endorsing her,” said Local 12004 President Kathy Laflash. “She has been a tenacious leader on economic development that benefits all of our families and is aware of several gas safety issues our members and customers deal with every day. She knows what it takes to continue to drive our economy forward and ensure that our state remains competitive. And she always fights for working families and isn’t afraid to stand up to the powerful special interests on behalf of Massachusetts’ families.

“I am in this race because Congress isn’t working for the middle class and I am so honored that USW Local 12004 has become the 30th labor organization supporting my campaign,” said Spilka. “My top priority is creating and keeping quality jobs in our communities. We need to be working to create jobs and ensure that our country continues to be able to compete in the 21st Century by investing in our bridges, roads, schools and public transportation. And I will fight to keep our innovation economy on track by upgrading our electrical grid.”

She has previously been endorsed by the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local 3, Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 12, statewide ATU, the UNITE-HERE New England Joint Board, UAW Region 9A, United Steelworkers Locals 2285, United Steelworkers Local 2936, the International Operating Engineers Local 4, the Roofers and Waterproofers Union Local 33, the Sprinkler Fitters Local 550, Laborers' Local 609, Laborers' Local 22, IBEW Local 1505, the Boston Carmen's Union Local 589, the Building Wreckers Local 1421, American Postal Workers Union Local 4553, UFCW Local 1459, UFCW Local 1445, UFCW Local 791, UFCW Local 328, the Mail Handlers Local 301, Laborers’ Local 380, Laborers' Local 1116, Laborers' Local 1156 Laborers' Local 151 and UWUA Local 369.

She also has the backing of the Central Massachusetts Central Labor Council, the Plymouth-Bristol Central Labor Council and the Norfolk Central Labor Council.